Jake Paul to partner with USA Boxing ahead of Paris Olympics،
Jake Paul is doubling down on his commitment to boxing with a unique effort.
The YouTuber-turned-fighter will partner with USA Boxing ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, officials told ESPN on Tuesday.
Paul, 26, will be traveling to the Colorado Olympic Training Center and the Olympics with the national boxing team and basically covering what they are doing on his social media, hoping to raise awareness and popularity of the team in particular and of amateur boxing. in general. Additionally, Paul will advise athletes on how to develop their own brands.
“In just three years after becoming a professional boxer, Jake Paul has become a remarkable source of inspiration for younger generations and has become one of the most exciting and influential figures in boxing history,” he said. said Mike McAtee, executive director of USA Boxing. A declaration. “Jake's mentorship will be a vital resource for Team USA's young athletes to ensure they capitalize on the development of the brand's intellectual property while having the opportunity to perform on the biggest stage in the world. world during the most emblematic competition in history: the Olympic Games.”
Qualified boxing Olympians Joshua Edwards and Morelle McCane attended Paul's boxing match Friday night in Orlando against Andre August. They came out with Paul for the fight and created content with him at the event. Paul won by knockout in the first round with an uppercut.
“My goal has always been to shine a light not only on boxing as a sport, but also on the people who work so hard to be the best at it,” Paul said in a statement. “The mindset of striving for greatness is one I see and share personally with Mo McCane, Joshua Edwards and the rest of Team USA's boxing talent. The Olympics are the biggest stage in the world, and I am honored to help raise awareness of USA Boxing and mentor these inspiring young athletes as they fight for gold. Anyone who works hard enough to receive the honor of representing Team USA at the Olympics deserves a platform, so I can't wait to get to work in Colorado Springs with Coach [Billy] Walsh and the rest of the American team.”
Paul also runs a non-profit organization called Boxing Bullies which has hosted events for young boxers on the causes and effects of bullying and has renovated boxing gyms in Puerto Rico, New York, Florida and Arizona. In April, Boxing Bullies partnered with the WBO for another program to renovate youth boxing gyms across the United States.
“Jake’s dedication to helping young boxing hopefuls with their brand-building acumen, global audience and championship spirit makes him the ideal choice for this role and he will be an invaluable asset in amplifying USA Boxing to the approach of the 2024 Summer Olympics.” said Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Paul's Most Valuable Promotions. “MVP is proud to support Jake and the champions of tomorrow alongside Team USA, and we couldn't be happier to have Jake meet and work with the team throughout their training camp in Colorado Springs until at the end of the medals this summer in Paris. “.
